PSYC 2000 Chapter : SI Session - Chapter 1 Part 1
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Psychology 2000 supplemental instruction, exam 1: chapter 1 (part 1) Easy way to remember: f p b g s. Study the function of consciousness how the mind allows people to work, play, adapt. Study of observable behavior, the study of what you can see. How we experience the world, the sum is greater than its parts. Study consciousness by trying to understand its smallest, most basic elements of the mind. Emphasis in conscious and immediate experiences and the empowerment of the individual to become the best he/she can be (to self-actualize) Mental processes can be explained by the interaction of biological, social, and psychological factors. How to manipulate voluntary behavior by changing the consequences of behavior. Combines social and cultural psychology more focused on the development of a sense of self and the discovery of other motivations behind a person" behavior. Argues that human behavior is a result of psychological adaptations that help people successfully function and survive.
